Alpine National Park

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Alpine National Park Description

646,000ha.

This national park was established in 1989-90 by the amalgamation of three existing national parks (Bogong N.P., Cobberas-Tingaringy N.P. and Wonnangatta-Moroka N.P.) and other reserves, making it the third largest national park in Victoria. It extends east from Mansfield (see Lake Eildon) by way of the Central Highlands and the Victorian Alps to the borders of New South Wales, where it joins up with Kosciusko National Park (NSW) and Namadgi National Park (ACT).

In Bogong National Park are the two highest peaks in Victoria, Mount Bogong and Mount Feathertop. In Falls Creek and Hotham Heights there are excellent winter sports facilities (cross-country skiing), and in summer the Bogong plateau is good country for

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Hobbies & Activities category: Hiking opportunity; Horseback riding; Natural area; National park; Scenic site or route; Skiing opportunity

Address

Parks Victoria Information Line
Level 10 535 Bourke Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia

http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

Tips

Best time to visit: spring and summer for the wild flowers, winter for winter sports.
Access from Bairnsdale via Omeo, from Mansfield and from Bright.
There is regular bus services to the skiing areas during the skiing season.

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